"Li brocade is an art that takes time to refine. A finished piece requires four steps: spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidery, which can take three to four months, or longer," she says.

The inherent resilience of India as a cultural entity is entrenched in the looms and multiple weaving skills,’ said the ...

Tirthankar Roy discusses the unique appeal of Bengal’s textiles, its global significance, and the factors that led to its ...